Is Murcia a Good Place to Invest in Property in 2026?

Yes, for buyers who want a golf-resort home they'll enjoy and hold for the medium term. Regional prices rose about 6.5% for houses and 7% for apartments in the year to July 2026 (Engel & Völkers), yet sit at less than half Costa del Sol levels per square metre. You get more home, more golf and more sun for your money.

If you've been comparing Spain with a buy-to-let at home, you've probably noticed that the Costa del Sol gets the headlines while the Costa Cálida gets far fewer. That's exactly why the value here is so good. Lower entry prices, steady growth and a golf season that runs right through the British winter make Murcia one of the most sensible places on the Spanish coast to buy in 2026.

How much have Murcia property prices grown?

Growth has been steady and healthy. As of July 2026, Engel & Völkers put average house prices in the Region of Murcia at €1,513 per square metre, up 6.55% year on year, and apartments at €1,732 per square metre, up 7.03%.

That's solid appreciation from a sensible base. These are regional averages, so an individual resort or town can move a little differently. Because we know every resort and development we sell on, we can compare them for you honestly.

How does Murcia compare with the Costa del Sol?

This is the heart of Murcia's case. The price gap with Andalucía's coast is large.

Source: Engel & Völkers market data, 13 July 2026.

On those figures, a square metre on the Costa del Sol costs more than twice as much as in Murcia, for both houses and apartments. For context, our Omala Residences start from around €335,300, a price point that's very hard to find for new-build resort living around Marbella.

A lower entry price means less capital tied up, and a lower bar for any rental income to clear if you choose to let.

What makes Murcia's golf resorts so popular?

Golf is the anchor, and Murcia's golf calendar suits northern Europeans well. It's too hot for most people to play much in July and August, so October to May is high season, with cooler conditions and sunny days. The GNK Golf 2026 rate card lists high season at La Torre as February to May and September to November, and at El Valle as March to May and September to October.

There's exciting news on the resorts too:

• Corvera Hills: the golf course is due to reopen in Q4 2026.
• Condado de Alhama (Alhama Nature): in June 2025 the owner announced a €15 million plan to reopen the golf course and add a five-star hotel, phased through 2026 and 2027.

Many buyers like the dual use: your own weeks in the sun during the golf season, with the option to let the home at other times.

How easy is Murcia to get to from the UK and Ireland?

Very. Región de Murcia International Airport at Corvera handled 949,007 passengers in 2025, and Alicante airport is also within reach of the resorts. Corvera Hills is a short drive from the airport, and Condado de Alhama is about 45 to 50 minutes' drive from Corvera.

What rental income can a resort home produce?

It depends on the unit, the resort and how many weeks you want for yourself, so it's best looked at property by property rather than as one headline figure. The golf high season in autumn, winter and spring, plus summer families heading for the Mar Menor beaches, gives a long letting window.

If letting is part of your plan, local management companies can give you letting estimates for a specific home, and the itemised cost breakdown we give you before you reserve covers the purchase side. Letting also needs a Murcia tourist registration and, for new lets since April 2025, community approval, which your lawyer can confirm before you reserve.

What does it cost to buy and own, and how is rental income taxed?

It's simple once it's laid out, and we guide you through each step from reservation to completion and handover.

Buying costs. For a new-build home, budget roughly 12-13% on top of the price. That covers 10% VAT (IVA), 1.5% stamp duty (AJD) in Murcia, and notary, registry and lawyer fees.

Tax on rental income. As a UK owner you're treated as a non-EU resident for Spanish tax, which means 24% on gross rental income, without deducting expenses. Owners resident in the EU or EEA pay 19% on net income after expenses. The UK–Spain double taxation treaty generally lets you offset Spanish tax against your UK bill, so you're not taxed twice on the same income.

Currency. You buy and collect rent in euros; many buyers fix their exchange rate for the purchase through a currency specialist, and we can introduce you to independent, English-speaking lawyers, mortgage brokers and currency specialists (you are always free to choose your own).

The proposed foreign-buyer tax. In January 2025 the government floated a 100% tax on non-EU buyers. At the time of writing (September 2026) it has not been approved. As proposed, it targeted resale transfer tax, and new-builds bought from a developer fall under VAT, so they would likely sit outside it.

So, is Murcia a good investment in 2026?

For the right buyer, very much so: someone who wants a home to enjoy, likes the idea of golf from October to May, and plans to hold for the medium term. You get steady price growth, a large value gap with the Costa del Sol, short flights and resorts with real investment going into them.

FAQ

Why is Murcia cheaper than the Costa del Sol?

Murcia is less internationally famous and less built-up than the Costa del Sol. Engel & Völkers figures for July 2026 put Murcia at less than half the Costa del Sol's price per square metre, which is the value opportunity.

How much are purchase costs on a new-build in Murcia?

Budget roughly 12-13% on top of the price, covering 10% VAT, 1.5% AJD in Murcia, and notary, registry and lawyer fees.

Do I pay tax in both Spain and the UK on rental income?

You declare in Spain first. The UK–Spain double taxation treaty generally lets you offset the Spanish tax against your UK liability; confirm your own position with an adviser.

Will the proposed 100% foreign-buyer tax affect me?

It isn't law and has not been debated or voted on. As proposed, it targeted resale transfer tax, so new-builds bought from a developer would likely fall outside it.

When is golf high season in Murcia?

Broadly autumn to spring. The GNK Golf 2026 rate card lists La Torre's high season as February to May and September to November, and El Valle's as March to May and September to October.

If you'd like to see the resorts for yourself, I'd love to show you round. Message me on WhatsApp on +44 7424 864 684 or send an enquiry and I'll get straight back to you.

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Confirm your own position with a qualified Spanish lawyer or tax adviser before you act.

About the author — Lee Doherty is the founder of MedSol Real Estate. He spent two years researching the region before buying here himself, and now helps UK and international buyers find golf-resort homes across the Region of Murcia.